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News & Views
My Purchasing Partner constantly monitors what is happening in the markets, with a view to how this may impact on the products that our customers demand. Read our latest analysis and company news below or head to the Resource Centre for previous reports and updates.
All information has been collated to HELP YOU BUY BETTER and we are on hand to talk further about how it all affects you. Simply call us on 01234 841 889.
Price rises impact pork, gammon, bacon and sausages
An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in China is sending the price of pork and pork products soaring, and it looks like prices will continue to rise over the next few months. It’s time to take action to mitigate these increasing costs including considering alternatives to pork. What is ASF? According to the ... [ More ]
View our Spring 2019 market report
Visit our resource centre to get your copy of our Spring 2019 marketing guide for food buyers and caterers. Our quarterly market reports will give you the information you need to help you make better buying decisions. Resource Centre » ... [ More ]
Living wage increases this April will hit your bottom line
Two million workers are set to see their pay increase in April as the National Living Wage jumps to £8.21 an hour. This is the hourly rate for those aged 25 or over who are working in Britain. The minimum wage for those aged 16-24 also will also go up, alongside the pay for apprentices, which will increase by an extra ... [ More ]
Brexit: Will a no deal be “disastrous” for public sector catering?
Concerns voiced by The Soil Association that a no deal Brexit will be disastrous for public sector catering were picked up and debated in Parliament last week. This is an important point as there are about 10.5 million people using in this sector including hospital patients, care home residents, prisoners and school ... [ More ]
View our Winter 2018/19 market report
Visit our resource centre to get your copy of our Winter 2018/19 marketing guide for food buyers and caterers. Our quarterly market reports will give you the information you need to help you make better buying decisions. Resource Centre » ... [ More ]
